Abbas vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbas

Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,882
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abbas Rank #1,882
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbas ___

  • Abbas Muhammad
  • Abbas Ali
  • Abbas Hassan
  • Abbas Ibrahim
  • Abbas Khalid
  • Abbas Omar

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbas

Hassan Fatima Zainab Hussain Maryam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Theodore mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Abbas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Abbas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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